Shopping trolleys are something we see everyday, with them probably featuring more prominently during the festive season.

Anthony Schmitt’s 10m-tall Christmas tree made of shopping trolleys pays tribute to the spirit of generosity and abundance while also recognising those less fortunate who are able to carry their entire existence in a trolley.

Consisting of 86 metal shopping trolleys, this installation can be found at the Frank Gehry-designed shopping mall in Santa Monica is the USA.

Shopping trolleys may be unconventional material for a Christmas tree but there’s no arguing that when’s its all lit up, it looks really, well… festive!

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